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South Bend
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced leaf pickup will resume on March 23 in zone 7 with weather permitting, while other zones will be scheduled in early to mid-April (residents must place leaves on the tree lawn by 6 a.m. on the appointed day). WSBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend’s local history features pioneering women who shaped our community. Emma Barrett Molloy was the first female newspaper editor in northern Indiana and Betsy (Sockum) Jochum starred in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League while others led efforts in libraries, arts, and education. South Bend Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Police Department is hosting a Women in Policing open house today from 5 to 7 p.m. where interested candidates can speak with female officers (including detectives) and learn about joining the department as applications remain open online through March 16. WSBT
- ➤ South Bend International Airport is launching ticketless parking using license plate recognition technology so drivers can scan a QR code for registration. The upgrade will finish on Friday, Mar. 6 + ambassadors will assist those without smartphones. South Bend Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lou Holtz’s legacy in college football is honored in a tribute that highlights his tenure at Notre Dame and how his coaching shaped the game. The piece recounts key moments of his career for fans to appreciate his lasting impact. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame women's basketball head coach Niele Ivey said the team’s regular season is a character-building experience that spurs growth as they prepare for upcoming matches. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary joins Notre Dame football today after Al Washington left to coach NFL linebackers. Jean-Mary said he is eager to work with head coach Marcus Freeman and four veteran linebackers (including team captain Drayk Bowen). South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame basketball lost 86-78 to Stanford last night at Purcell Pavilion, leaving their ACC tournament chances in doubt as the team prepares for their regular-season home finale on Saturday; Pittsburgh remains in contention for the final spot. South Bend Tribune
- ➤ Notre Dame's new Australian punter, Jasper Scaife, is adapting to American football today after signing from the Australian Rules circuit. He works on his punting skills with coach Mackenzie Morgan and aims to match mentor James Rendell's success with support from his fiancée Chloe. South Bend Tribune
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David Lester Learn: Entanglements and Urban Archaeology Exhibition
5-8 p.m. — South Bend Museum of Art — Free entry — Explore the dialogue between David Lester Learn's Urban Archaeology sculptures and recent Entanglements paintings in this unique exhibition.
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Ryan O'Flanagan Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:30-9 p.m. — Cheers Bar and Grill — $12 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Ryan O'Flanagan and local comedians.
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Michiana Home Show
10 AM – 7 PM — Century Center — Free entry — Explore vendor booths showcasing home improvement and design.
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Spring Plant Sale & Swap
12-3 p.m. — Potawatomi Conservatories — Members access at noon, non-members at 1 p.m. — A chance to buy and trade plants with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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We Are Phoenix - Music of Rebirth and Renewal
The South Bend Chamber Singers will present the Indiana premiere of a new oratorio for choir and strings with video projections by American composer Tim Takach. We Are Phoenix illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. With the Notre Dame Children's Choir.
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Neighborhood Evolution: Explore South Bend's Small Developer Ecosystem
5-10 p.m. — Aloft South Bend — Event cost varies — Discover how local developers are revitalizing South Bend through transformative projects and innovative community strategies.
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Polish Easter Food Blessing
12-6 p.m. — St. Joseph Young Men's Society — Free entry — Celebrate culture with traditional Polish food and community activities.
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